A New Class of Biochemically Degradable, Stimulus‐Responsive Triblock Copolymer Gelators

Abstract

To rub gel into the wound: A thermoresponsive ABA triblock copolymer gelator with A=N-isopropylacrylamide and B=2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl phosphorylcholine has been synthesized by atom transfer radical polymerization by using a bifunctional disulfide-based initiator. This triblock copolymer forms free-standing peptide-degradable micellar gels under physiologically relevant conditions. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2006/z600324_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.